Ip Man 2
Directed by Wilson YipAfter vanquishing the elite combatants of the Imperial Japanese forces in Shanghai, Ip Man relocates with his kin to Hong Kong, now at peace. To sustain his household, Master Ip inaugurates a martial arts academy, disseminating the esteemed techniques of Wing Chun among the city's distressed young population. His ascending fame attracts confrontations with formidable adversaries, notably the distinguished master of Hung Gar, Hung Quan.
- Eric BakkeFebruary 19, 2025While Ip Man 2 delivers exciting fight scenes, it lacks the character depth of its predecessor. The plot feels reminiscent of Rocky 4, offering plenty of fun but little substance. The British actors' performances are unintentionally laughable, but the martial arts are still a highlight.
- PivorockApril 30, 2026The first Ip Man movie is an exceptional historical drama. While I do not know how much of the story these movies portray is factual, it remains a story about hardship and working through it. This movie is the Chinese Rocky 4, practically beat for beat, but with China and America rather than America and Russia. The fights are still entertaining, but the story is not quite as engaging as the first.
Ip Man 2 Trivia
Ip Man 2 was released on April 29, 2010.
Ip Man 2 was directed by Wilson Yip.
Ip Man 2 has a runtime of 1h 48m.
Ip Man 2 was produced by An Xiaofen, Li Xin.
After vanquishing the elite combatants of the Imperial Japanese forces in Shanghai, Ip Man relocates with his kin to Hong Kong, now at peace. To sustain his household, Master Ip inaugurates a martial arts academy, disseminating the esteemed techniques of Wing Chun among the city's distressed young population. His ascending fame attracts confrontations with formidable adversaries, notably the distinguished master of Hung Gar, Hung Quan.
The key characters in Ip Man 2 are Ip Man (Donnie Yen), Hung Chun-Nam (Sammo Hung Kam-Bo), Wong Leung (Huang Xiaoming).
Ip Man 2 is rated R.
Ip Man 2 is an Action, History, Drama film.
Ip Man 2 has an audience rating of 8.4 out of 10.
Ip Man 2 had a budget of $12.9M.
Ip Man 2 has made $36M at the box office.